I've been to Indy for many US Nats, not as early as 79 though. I was on the starting line when Elmer Trent died on the track and also standing on the starting line when Blaine crashed and died. I think that was the same year, right? I was helping/crewing for Jerry Camaniti (sp) that year with his nitro FC. I did the bottem end for him for about 3 years. Started the car also and lowered the body on his nitro FC. Learned a bunch and then went racing for myself.

I have even competed in TAD at the Big Go and quailfied more than one year and even won the first round one year. Got to do a live TV. interveiw.